Jaguar paths: Reducing threats and ensuring coexistence in Misiones

Objectives and expected results 1. Reduce poaching in the Urugua-í Middle Basin, by strengthening patroling activities within the protected areas. • Anti-poaching Plan implemented effectively in the Urugua-í Middle Basin, in coordination with different institutions and private landowners of the landscape. • Park rangers and agents implementing the Anti-Poaching Plan have improved their skills and knowledge to perform their role efficiently, with a focus on human rights and conflict prevention. 2. Promote Human – Jaguar coexistence, by improving the responsiveness and effectiveness of actions to mitigate and address human-jaguar conflict situations, thus minimizing retaliation against individuals • Rural establishments reporting predation by jaguars within the optimal landscape for jaguar conservation received prompt and accurate attention, including advice on preventive management practices and provision of necessary equipment. 3. Strengthen the integrated management of the Urugua-í Wildlife Reserve, by optimizing its capacity to protect the jaguar and its habitat, and to serve as an effective conservation model in the region. o Urugua-í Wildlife Reserve has implemented its annual operation plan effectively, under a collaborative landscape management model.